October weather forecastCerca La Source, Haiti

Weather in October

October, like September, is a hot autumn month in Cerca La Source, Haiti, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.7°C (87.3°F) and 20.4°C (68.7°F).

Temperature

October brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.7°C (87.3°F), nearly identical to the preceding month. Cerca La Source's temperature drops to an average low of 20.4°C (68.7°F) during the nights of October.

Heat index

In October, the heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children often do not understand the need to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - therefore, it is essential to stay hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Cerca La Source is 78%.

Rainfall

In Cerca La Source, Haiti, in October, during 21.2 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cerca La Source, there are 192.9 rainfall days, and 647mm (25.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 42min.
On the first day of October in Cerca La Source, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:13 EDT.

Sunshine

In Cerca La Source, the average sunshine in October is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Cerca La Source are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in October translates into the following instructions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.